MyPATH

With higher cure rates and more patients living longer with cancer, access to patient-centered care including supportive, palliative, survivorship and end-of-life care is becoming increasingly important. However, cancer care is still compartmentalized and, to date, there is no available technical support adapted to different cultures, contexts and environments. Several randomized controlled trials have provided evidence that integrating patient-centered care into standard oncology care results in better outcomes for patients and caregivers. As yet, these results have not been translated into clinical routine. The MyPath project will develop patient-centered, technology-enhanced and evidence-based care pathways that will be merged with tumor-centered treatments in supportive, palliative, survivorship and end-of-life care. MyPath integrates patient-reported outcomes from OUS Eir software, which will be further enhanced with contributions from European oncologists, ethicists, psychologists and sociologists. It will be configured on the eHealth platform of partner SME Imatis. Its effectiveness and sustainability will be assessed in a scientific implementation study in 9 clinical centers across Europe. The objectives of the project are 1) to significantly improve quality and access to treatment and care, 2) to reduce variations in clinical practice, and 3) to optimize resources in family, community and hospital care settings. Achieving the milestones will reduce the physical, emotional and ultimately economic burden associated with cancer.